# Photo to Painting - AI Gahaku — Watercolor Sketch & Anime Art

> AI art generator transforms photos into classic paintings with diverse styles. (iPhone/iPad app by Kazuya Saito.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-to-painting-ai-gahaku/id1539131522 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kazuya Saito](https://appshunter.io/developer/1539131524)
- Category: Graphics & Design, Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 922 App Store ratings · 137 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.1 · 103 MB
- Languages: Russian, American English, Arabic, European Spanish, Italian, Korean, German (Germany), European Portuguese, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan), Turkish and 3 more
- Released: 2020-11-18
- Data updated: 2026-09-04
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-to-painting-ai-gahaku/id1539131522/reviews.md

## What is Photo to Painting?

AI Gahaku turn your photo into  a Renaissance portrait painting. This ai cam are used by over 10 million people around the world. Using AIGahaku’s art filters you can make your photo look as if Warhol pop art, Modigliani oil painting, Picasso, or even Rembrandt himself painted it for you! And with no picture editing or Photoshop skills needed, it’s easy to share your world.

- 50+ OF STYLES: You'll find more than 300 art styles in AIGahaku art filter library. AIGahaku has the largest collection of different artistic styles to choose from.
Find your favorite one!
- Automatically retouches. Improves skin and brings out an atmospheric, natural portrait look.
- Get instant results. It's very fast and easy to use.
- BUILT FOR SOCIAL: Easily capture and share fun, high-quality photos to your favorite social network.

Note for People of Color:
We are so sorry that our AI has been trained mostly on portraits of people of European ethnicity. We're planning to fix this soon.

AI Gahaku app works like a fully automated pro AI Portrait photo editor. It's also great for avatar generation. You can also check PortraitAI app and AI Gahaku Art website from Tokyo.

AIGahaku photo editor is brought to you by AIGahaku(ai-art.tokyo).
You must agree to AIGahaku privacy policy:

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AIGahaku PRO subscription options:
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AIGahaku PRO monthly - $4.99 per month

Your AIGahaku PRO subscription will automatically renew 24-hours prior to the end of each term (month or year correspondingly) and your card will be charged through your iTunes account. You can turn off auto-renewal at any time in your iTunes account settings, but refunds will not be provided for any unused period of the term.

ToonMe Terms of Use: https://ai-art.tokyo/en/terms/
ToonMe Privacy Policy: https://ai-art.tokyo/en/terms/

## Key features

- AI art filters
- Over 300 art styles
- Automatic retouching
- Instant results
- Easy social sharing
- Avatar generation

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AI Gahaku Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| AI Gahaku Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| AI Gahaku Pro | $7.99 | per year |
| AI Gahaku Pro | $12.99 | per year |
| AI Gahaku Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| AI Gahaku Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| AI Gahaku Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| AI Gahaku Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| AI Gahaku Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| AI Gahaku Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| AI Gahaku Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |


## What do users think of Photo to Painting?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🚀 Fast rendering
- 💡 Interesting filters and styles
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Turns photos into art

**Cons**

- 🔍 Limited face/object detection
- 🚫 Ads disrupt user experience
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with camera access
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💸 Expensive subscription model

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and errors
- Inability to save or download generated images
- Inconsistent rendering quality

**Most requested features**

- More artist styles and filters
- Higher resolution output
- Ability to edit/adjust final image
- Option for one-time purchase instead of subscription
- Improved performance and stability

## Recent user reviews (10 of 137)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-to-painting-ai-gahaku/id1539131522/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Responsive owner

*2026-08-30*

I made a comment about the “pro” subscription and the owner reached out quickly and will be looking at how it’s presented. I am always grateful when the person involved is responsive to their customers.

**Developer response:** Thank you for the thoughtful feedback. I'm glad my response was helpful. Your comments about how Pro is presented are valuable, and I appreciate you taking the time to share them. - Sato

### 2/5 — Got it in the beginning

*2026-08-28*

Got this in the beginning and it was free now it’s demanding I “ go pro” and have a subscription . I may be missing something but I’m tired of subscriptions I hardly ever use.

**Developer response:** Sorry the change to Pro feels frustrating. I understand not wanting another subscription for something you may use only occasionally. Thank you for sharing this - I'm reviewing how free access and Pro options are presented. - Sato

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work :-(

*2026-08-18*

Please can you refund me? This app doesn’t work

**Developer response:** I'm sorry the app didn't work. App Store refunds are handled by Apple, so please request one at reportaproblem.apple.com. Thank you for letting me know. - Sato

### 4/5 — すばらしい

*2026-08-08*

プラスマイナスOK

**Developer response:** レビューありがとうございます！さらに満足いただけるよう、これからも改善を続けます。- Sato

### 1/5 — They ruined it!

*2026-08-08*

LITERALLY CONSTANT UNSKIPPABLE ADS!
This used to be a great app! I used it quite a bit actually for a few uses. 
Unfortunately the developers got about as greedy as one can get. 
Now, every time you
Even just PREVIEW a different style
You’re stuck watching 2 minutes of unskippable ads that force open websites and the App Store. 
One ad every few would have been reasonable because they deserve to make some revenue.
But it’s literally unusable now.
The irony is- that literally any of the free AI’s can do this faster, better and without the ads. 
Their greed single-handedly killed
The app. 
If they were smart they would realize the competition and actually compete.

**Developer response:** I'm sorry the ad frequency has made the app unusable. I understand that ads appearing even while previewing styles are too disruptive, and I'm reviewing this experience as the developer. Thank you for describing it clearly. - Sato

### 5/5 — 裁剪功能失效

*2026-05-19*

由于页面顶部增加了“Crop Image”字样，目前裁剪功能已无法使用，期待改进。谢谢！

**Developer response:** 感谢您的喜爱和反馈！我们很高兴您喜欢软件的滤镜特效。关于图片像素的问题，我们目前正在开发更高画质的模式，敬请期待。谢谢您的耐心等待和支持！

谢谢！

2026-06-24 追記:
感谢你指出裁剪功能的问题。页面顶部显示“Crop Image”后无法裁剪这一点，我会尽快确认并改进；如果方便，也欢迎把设备型号发到 aigahaku@gmail.com。- Sato

### 1/5 — 骗钱，全是广提示发生未知错误告，要不就是提示发生未知错误

*2026-04-01*

提示发生未知错误

**Developer response:** 感谢您的反馈！我们已在最新版本中修复了这个未知错误的问题。请更新应用后再试一下。

如果更新后仍有问题，请随时发送邮件至 aigahaku@gmail.com，我会尽快为您处理。

- Sato

### 5/5 — It’s productive

*2026-03-15*

This app though comes with a great deal of ads it is still worth it.  The portfolio boasts an impressive amount of filters that are aesthetic, acceptable and useful.

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for the kind words, Antrin! I'm glad you're finding the filters useful and worth exploring. Your feedback really motivates me to keep adding more styles. Enjoy creating!

- Sato

### 5/5 — 楽しい

*2026-03-05*

自分自身に絵を描く能力がないので、非常に楽しい。
自分で撮影した風景写真を絵画風にして、家に飾っています。

**Developer response:** おんさん^_^さん、素敵なレビューをありがとうございます！

ご自身で撮影された風景写真を絵画風にして、お家に飾っていらっしゃるとのこと、とても嬉しいです。写真が一枚のアート作品になって、日々の暮らしを彩ってくれるなんて、まさにこのアプリで実現したかったことです。

これからも楽しんでいただけるよう、改善を続けていきますね。

- Sato

### 5/5 — 试用时无法使用

*2026-01-16*

试用期间无法使用

**Developer response:** 感谢您的反馈！非常抱歉您在试用期间无法使用。请发送邮件至 support@openclaw.com，告诉我具体遇到了什么问题，我会尽快帮您解决。- 开发者

## Frequently asked questions about Photo to Painting

### What does the Photo to Art: AI Art Generator app do?

This app uses AI to transform your photos into various artistic styles, mimicking famous painters like Van Gogh, Monet, Picasso, and Rembrandt. It offers over 300 art styles and automatically retouches portraits for a natural look, making it easy to create and share unique art.

### What are the key features of this AI art generator?

Key features include a vast library of over 300 art styles, automatic portrait retouching for improved skin and atmospheric looks, instant results, and built-in tools for easy sharing on social media. It can also be used for avatar generation.

### How much does the Photo to Art: AI Art Generator app cost?

The app is free to download and use, but offers a 'Photo to Art: AI Art Generator PRO' subscription for $4.99 per month. This subscription likely unlocks additional features or removes limitations, though specific benefits are not detailed beyond the PRO tier.

### Is this app compatible with my device?

While specific compatibility details are not provided in the description, the app is available for mobile devices and mentions being used by millions worldwide. It's common for such apps to be available on both iOS and Android platforms.

### What are common use cases for this app?

Common use cases include creating unique profile pictures or avatars, generating artistic portraits for social media posts, experimenting with different art styles on personal photos, and producing visually interesting images without needing advanced photo editing skills.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.23.33 — 2026-09-03

This version of "Photo to Painting - AI Gahaku" fixes an issue on iOS where subscription plans could fail to load on the purchase screen.

### 3.23.31 — 2026-08-19

This version of “Photo to Painting: AI Artist” improves subscription offer price display and purchase flow reliability.

### 3.23.30 — 2026-08-14

This version of “AI Photo Painting Generator” improves saving and sharing, with more reliable guidance after screenshots.

### 3.23.29 — 2026-08-08

This version of “AI Photo Painting Generator” improves saving and sharing, with more reliable guidance after screenshots.

### 3.23.28 — 2026-08-04

This version of "AI Photo Painting Generator" adds a printer icon to generated-result screens so you can tell us if you are interested in a future canvas-print option.

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